Campus Shootings

The Shocking Campus Shooting in Virginia You Never Heard Of

Matthew Pearl | Posted 02.14.2012

Matthew Pearl

Last week's murder at Virginia Tech naturally evokes memories of the horrific massacre there four and a half years ago. Another shocking killing -- one that happened in 1840 -- sheds further light on how to understand campus shootings.

Va. Tech Shooter's Family Offers Its Condolences

AP | Posted 12.12.2011

RICHMOND, Va. -- The family of the man authorities say shot and killed a Virginia Tech police officer has offered condolences and prayers to the slain...

Va. Tech Locks Down Campus As Police Officer Shot

AP | ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON and ERIC TUCKER | Posted 02.07.2012

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- A gunman killed a Virginia Tech police officer Thursday at a campus parking lot and then apparently shot himself to death nearby in...

Arizona House Passes Bill Allowing Guns On Campuses

Reuters | Posted 06.07.2011

April 7, 2011 11:57:11 PM PHOENIX, April 7 (Reuters) - The Arizona House on Thursday approved a landmark bill allowing guns on campuses, making...

Gov't Report Sees Increase In Campus Violence

AP | PETE YOST | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Targeted college campus violence, from serious assaults to the mass shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007, is up sharply over the last...